Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage HF-140 SPRING TAKE UP 1

HF-140     SPRING TAKE UP        1

000 found in the light armored divisions

told us that the fire was too hot for them and they were on the verge of retreat

Due to poor roads which limited the availability of ammunition resupply

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage HF-140 SPRING TAKE UP 1Original Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical headgear), of the type known to the British forces as the solar topi (or topee). In the German case, these were made of pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and on the left the